Award Ceremony of our President by the Euro-American Women’s Council

Feb 27

Thanos Georgountzos, President of the Youth Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles was honored with the “Goddess Artemis” Award for his outstanding social contribution during the Euro-American Women’s Council (EAWC) event at the Zappeion Megaron in September 2024.

Among the honorees were former US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, former President of the Hellenic Republic (2015-2020) Prokopios Pavlopoulos, US Ambassador to Greece George J. Tsounis, composer, conductor, and pianist Mimis Plessas, director and producer Yiannis Smaragdis, actress, playwright, director, and theater entrepreneur Mimi Denissi, and the renowned academic and space scientist Dr. Stamatios Krimigis.

The EAWC’s conferences and events aim to connect Greece with global leaders, celebrate shared values, and create collaborations that benefit everyone. Under the leadership of its founder, Loula Loi Alafoyiannis, the EAWC ensures that Greece’s voice is heard on the world stage.

Thanos Georgountzos was presented with his award by the distinguished Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney, a globally recognized figure and advocate of Greece. Among her many achievements, she co-founded and co-chaired the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues. In this role, she led a Resolution calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles, marking the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution.

After expressing his gratitude to Mrs. Loula Loi Alafogianni and the EAWC Board of Directors for the prestigious award, and dedicating it to his family and the members of the Youth Committee, Thanos Georgountzos stated:

“Receiving the Artemis Award tonight is an indication to the power of young voices in shaping history. The Youth Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles was born from a shared vision: that history should be united and justice should prevail. We are not just a movement; we are a generation reclaiming our cultural heritage, determined to see the Parthenon Marbles return home to Athens, where they rightfully belong.

The reunification of the Marbles is no longer a distant dream; it is an inevitable reality, and together, we will make it happen.

Thank you for believing in our mission, for amplifying our voices, and for standing with us in this fight for cultural justice.”